From A to Z, this playful alphabet book turns structural engineering into a story kids can enjoy and grown-ups will instantly recognize.
Each letter introduces a core concept of the built world, from Axial Loads and Bracing to Yield Strength and Zones. With simple language, witty nods to jobsite realities, and a tour through the forces, foundations, and frameworks that hold everything up, it is a fast, fun read that doubles as a surprisingly solid primer on how structures actually work.
Along the way, young readers will meet Cantilevers and Girders, learn why I-Beams and Trusses are shaped the way they are, discover what Rebar and Footings do beneath the surface, and find out why Deflection, Shear, and Wind Load keep engineers up at night. There are even stops for Hard Hats, Jacks, and Queen Posts.
Perfect as a gift for structural engineers, architects, and construction professionals with little ones at home, this is an ABCs book with just enough technical truth to make you laugh.
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Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. From A to Z, this playful alphabet book turns structural engineering into a story kids can enjoy and grown-ups will instantly recognize. Each letter introduces a core concept of the built world, from Axial Loads and Bracing to Yield Strength and Zones. With simple language, witty nods to jobsite realities, and a tour through the forces, foundations, and frameworks that hold everything up, it is a fast, fun read that doubles as a surprisingly solid primer on how structures actually work. Along the way, young readers will meet Cantilevers and Girders, learn why I-Beams and Trusses are shaped the way they are, discover what Rebar and Footings do beneath the surface, and find out why Deflection, Shear, and Wind Load keep engineers up at night. There are even stops for Hard Hats, Jacks, and Queen Posts. Perfect as a gift for structural engineers, architects, and construction professionals with little ones at home, this is an ABCs book with just enough technical truth to make you laugh. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798187800353
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. From A to Z, this playful alphabet book turns structural engineering into a story kids can enjoy and grown-ups will instantly recognize. Each letter introduces a core concept of the built world, from Axial Loads and Bracing to Yield Strength and Zones. With simple language, witty nods to jobsite realities, and a tour through the forces, foundations, and frameworks that hold everything up, it is a fast, fun read that doubles as a surprisingly solid primer on how structures actually work. Along the way, young readers will meet Cantilevers and Girders, learn why I-Beams and Trusses are shaped the way they are, discover what Rebar and Footings do beneath the surface, and find out why Deflection, Shear, and Wind Load keep engineers up at night. There are even stops for Hard Hats, Jacks, and Queen Posts. Perfect as a gift for structural engineers, architects, and construction professionals with little ones at home, this is an ABCs book with just enough technical truth to make you laugh. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798187800353
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